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Quotation from Memoirs of Usama ibn Munqidh by Usama ibn Munqidh
“to be exposed to dangers of wars does not diminish the period of life inscribed beforehand.”
Memoirs of Usama ibn Munqidh, Section I, ch. 9 (Sundry Experiences and Observations), trans. Philip K. Hitti
The memoir's recurring lesson, stated before the story of a man who survived a terrible sword cut.
Citation: "to be exposed to dangers of wars does not diminish the period of life inscribed beforehand." — Usama ibn Munqidh, Memoirs of Usama ibn Munqidh, Section I, ch. 9 (Sundry Experiences and Observations), trans. Philip K. Hitti. (id usama-ibn-munqidh-memoirs-q7)
